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Developmental Direction for Review System of the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing  

Kim, Hae-Won (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Kwandong University)
Chung, Myung-Sill (College of Nursing, Sungsin University)
Park, Jeong-Sook (College of Nursing, Keimyung University)
Suh, Yeon-Ok (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University)
Suk, Min-Hyun (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Pocheon CHA University)
Shin, Hyun-Sook (College of Medicine, University of Ulsan)
Yang, Jin-Hyang (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Inje University)
Jang, Hee-Jung (Division of Nursing, Hallym University)
Jung, Myun-Sook (College of Nursing, Gyeongsang National University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.37, no.3, 2007 , pp. 422-430 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study was performed to identify current characteristics of the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing and to explore a way to elevate it to an international level and to critique the overall review process so as to delineate the advanced, objective paper appraisal in this journal. Methods: Data was collected using self administered questionnaires to 75 journal reviewers belonging to the Korean academy of nursing and its division academy of nursing from August 15th to September 30th, 2006. Results: The majority of reviewers pointed out a lack of discrimination between the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing and other Journals. Among the main answers of reviewers, Creativeness(52.3%) and excellence of nursing(38%) will be critical factors to develop in order to elevate to an the journal to an international level. In specific evaluation areas, reviewers preferred a subjective critique method(60%), and the condition of the decision making process regarding paper acceptance as a combination of checklist and subjective evaluation(84%). Subjective evaluation opinions with major categories will occur in the next revised evaluation format. 76% of reviewers agreed with the current objective evaluation form. Conclusions: The journal review process should be evaluated on a regular basis to elevate the journal level and a mutual agreement of the journal's scope, range, and purpose will be necessary. As a recommendation, an attempt at various approaches in journal reviews and reviewer training should be made.
Keywords
Academic; Evaluation; Review; Korean Academy of Nursing;
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